The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in copper, obv. from a retouched currency die, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 2 berries, upper one with distinct stem, tip of tie-riband points outwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, raised triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, edge plain, 28.29g/6h (BMC 1126 [KP 18]; Adams 29, this coin; S 3777). Virtually as struck with original colour, attractively toned and with considerable eye appeal, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 62 BN] £900-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins.

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With P.J. Downie 1984; Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 53 (Melbourne), 9-11 April 1997, lot 1184; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 29